Chemical Storage and Chemical Storage and Waste Collection at CCSDWaste Collection at CCSD

Presented byPresented bySusan LaBay, Environmental Health Training OfficerSusan LaBay, Environmental Health Training Officer

andandAndrew Chaney, Environmental Health SpecialistAndrew Chaney, Environmental Health Specialist

Chemical StorageChemical Storage

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Chemical MismanagementChemical Mismanagement

The EPA has identified several factors involved in The EPA has identified several factors involved in the mismanagement of chemicals:the mismanagement of chemicals:

Chemicals in poor condition or expiredChemicals in poor condition or expiredThe overabundance of chemicals in storage or stacking The overabundance of chemicals in storage or stacking of chemicalsof chemicalsHazardous or potentially hazardous chemicalsHazardous or potentially hazardous chemicalsUnknown chemicals or improperly labeled chemicalsUnknown chemicals or improperly labeled chemicalsChemicals stored alphabetically or with incompatiblesChemicals stored alphabetically or with incompatiblesChemicals stored in inappropriate containersChemicals stored in inappropriate containersChemicals stored on deteriorating, unstable, or Chemicals stored on deteriorating, unstable, or inappropriate shelves or cabinetsinappropriate shelves or cabinets

Chemicals in Poor Condition or Chemicals in Poor Condition or ExpiredExpired

Overabundance or StackedOverabundance or Stacked

Appropriate QuantitiesAppropriate QuantitiesHow much will they use in two years?How much will they use in two years?

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Inorganics Inorganics Solid inorganics: metal salts, elemental metalsSolid inorganics: metal salts, elemental metals

0.50.5--2kg depending on their need2kg depending on their needLiquid inorganics: Concentrated Acid and BaseLiquid inorganics: Concentrated Acid and Base

1case=15 liters=six 2.5 liter bottles (Nitric Acid = 5 liters)1case=15 liters=six 2.5 liter bottles (Nitric Acid = 5 liters)

OrganicsOrganicsSolid organics: anySolid organics: any

Less than 1kgLess than 1kgLiquid organics: solventsLiquid organics: solvents

Most solvents should be less than 1 literMost solvents should be less than 1 literSome solvents no more than 8 liters (this is two large 4 liter aSome solvents no more than 8 liters (this is two large 4 liter amber mber bottles)bottles)

These are approximate quantities, dependent on your need.These are approximate quantities, dependent on your need.

Hazardous or Potentially HazardousHazardous or Potentially Hazardous

Bromobenzene and Bromoform

These are CarcinogensNo lid

ROUTE OF EXPOSURESkin Contact: Causes skin irritation.Skin Absorption: Toxic if absorbed through skin.Eye Contact: Causes eye irritation.Inhalation: Toxic if inhaled. Material is irritating to mucousmembranes and upper respiratory tract.Ingestion: Toxic if swallowed.Target Organs: Liver, kidneys, blood, bladder, heart and spleen

EMERGENCY OVERVIEWToxic.May cause harm to the unborn child. Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. Very toxic to aquatic organisms.Possible risk of impaired fertility.Target organ(s): Eyes. Kidneys.

This is a Peroxide forming ether

This is 30% Hydrogen This is 30% Hydrogen peroxideperoxide

HH22OO22 above 6% must be above 6% must be refrigerated in an explosion refrigerated in an explosion proof refrigeratorproof refrigerator

Methyl Ethyl Ketone

It is unlawful to vend, sell, It is unlawful to vend, sell, deliver or otherwise furnish deliver or otherwise furnish poison to a person under 18 poison to a person under 18 years of age. (NRS 454.030)years of age. (NRS 454.030)